Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sterling Rockfalls (KSQI)

Lat: 41.74°NLon: 89.67°WElev: 643ft.

A Few Clouds

78°F

26°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 10:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Sterling IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Sterling IL
 41.84°N 89.67°W (Elev. 663 ft)
8:47 am CDT Aug 17, 2026
11am CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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